adulazione
flattery
noun ah-doo-lah-tsee-OH-neh Rare
Origin: Latin 'adulatio' (fawning)
Also means
adulation
Usage Note
Adulazione carries a strongly negative connotation of excessive, insincere praise — closer to 'sycophancy' than simple compliment. A related verb is adulare (to flatter). Do not confuse with adorazione (adoration, worship), which is heartfelt.
Examples
"La sua adulazione era del tutto falsa."
Natural Translation
His flattery was completely false.
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